Sole Source Justification under Federal Supply Schedule

This contract is a sole-source justification under Federal Supply Schedule (FAR 8.4) and GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(iii) for specialized IT support services to be performed by IMPROVIX TECHNOLOGIES INC, with UEI JDP4LVPK5JR9, for the U.S. Department of State’s Executive Secretariat. The award is not competitive and is based on the need for continuity and efficiency as a logical follow-on to previously awarded Blanket Purchase Agreements under BPA 19AQMM19A0208. The scope of work includes comprehensive DevOps operations, systems development, infrastructure and application security, project management, and desktop support for over 50 proprietary systems critical to senior leadership decision-making, ensuring uninterrupted operation of mission-critical platforms like Cascades. Performance is required on-site in Washington, D.C., with an estimated total value of $18,432,404.48 for a one-year period, priced at historical FSS labor rates without competitive bidding. The justification emphasizes retained institutional knowledge and technical expertise as irreplaceable, making continued performance by the existing contractor essential. No formal evaluation factors, specific contract clauses, inspection criteria, or detailed pricing line items are documented beyond the general scope and value, and no packaging, shipping, invoicing, or payment administration details are specified. The procurement is administered by the Department of State’s Acquisition Management office, with Sarah Duncan listed as the primary point of contact, and relies entirely on the precedent of prior competitive awards to validate the non-competitive award under the economy and efficiency exception.